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Posted: May 10, 2011 - 7:46pm

BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

VIRTUAL SUMMER SCHOOL

When: June 13 - Aug. 5

Where: Online

Ages: Kindergarten through seventh grade

Description: Through the use of the web-based Compass Learning, BCSD students will have an opportunity to work on individual subject areas calibrated to their 2011 Spring MAP profile. These rigorous modules are designed to advance student learning and help them prepare for the coming school year.

When: Camps will run Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The elementary school camps will be offered June 27-30 and July 11-14. The middle school camps will be offered July 18-21 and July 25-28. Applications are due by May 30.

Where: Several school sites.

Ages: The elementary robotics camps are for students currently in the third, fourth or fifth grades. The middle school camps are students currently in fifth through eighth grades.

Description: Beaufort County School District offers Robotics Camps. Parents/Guardians must provide transportation each day. Students do not have to attend camp at their home school. They may attend at the location that is most convenient for the parent/guardian. Bag lunch and snack should be sent with the student each day.

Where: The camp will be based at Beaufort High School. Parents will be responsible for transportation to and from the school, while the school district will provide bus transportation to field trips planned to the Congaree National Forest, the Broad Creek Marina Fish Haul Creek, Pinckney Island and the Lowcountry Institute at Spring Island.

When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 14 and 28; July 5, 12, 19 and 26; Aug. 2 and 16

Description: This fun, interactive family program, led by a professional archeologist, will introduce children to the field of archaeology. Participants will “excavate” a simulated site, identify artifacts, and use real archaeological methods.

Note: Christian Heritage will also have school day Montessori programs available from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as well as full-day Montessori programs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for students ages 2 to 6. Call 757-7100.

BRICKS4KIDS

When: First camp begins June 20 and the last wraps up July 8

Where: The new Bricks4Kids Creativity Center is soon-to-open on the south end of Hilton Head Island

Ages: 5 to 12

Description: Designed and created by teachers, architects and engineering professionals, Bricks4Kids’ hands-on curriculum introduces children age 3–12 to concepts of engineering, architecture and mechanics using LEGO bricks. Camps will offered this summer on exciting themes like space adventures, inventions and robotics.

Summer Camp is available for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Hours are from 7:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. The camp experience will help children build confidence through team building activities and positive guidance. Activities and field trips coincide with weekly themes throughout the summer. Visit www.amazing-creations.net or call 837-KIDS (5437).

CAMP LOWCOUNTRY DAY

THE BIG APPLE, WHERE FAITH AND LIFE CONNECT

When: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 13 - Aug. 12

Where: 285 Red Cedar St., Bluffton

Ages: Kindergarten through fifth grade

Description: The summer camp program includes field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, snacks, lunch and a T-shirt.

Description: Explore the world of science as a Curious Science Investigator (CSI) detective. As a Curious Science Investigator you will explore and investigate mysteries which involve hands-on experiments. Investigators will brush up on skills by solving problems through observations, investigations, experimentations, and drawing conclusions to scientific inquires.

Cost: $160 per week

Details: Call 757-2312 to learn more.

CREATIVE ARTS CAMP

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1-5

Ages: 7-11

Description: Unleash your imagination for creative expression. Campers will explore the creative process while painting, drawing, sculpting, print making, storytelling, and through creative movement. It’s a week to explore many creative outlets. Come to camp and discover the Picasso in you, the brilliance in Beethoven and music in Mozart.

Cost: $160 per week

Details: 757-2312

‘BLUFFTON TREASURES’

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25-29

Ages: 4 to 6 (or turning 4 if they have already been in MRM’s primary program for ages 3-6.)

Description: Visits from “Critterman,” Gullah Museum Director Gwen, a trip to the Storybook Shop, making cards for Hospice and a picnic on the May River are some of the activities planned.

Cost: $160 per week

Details: 757-2312

‘MOVING AROUND’

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug.1-5

Description: Yoga, Gymbus, dance, exercise and all kinds of moving around. Guests will include Jamie Patillo of Little Lights Yoga, Drew O’Connell if Now Fitness and Michelle Hanley of Gymbus.

Both weeks will also have lots of art activities, building fun, games, puzzles and playground time.

Cost: $160 per week

Details: 757-2312

BEAUFORT ACADEMY

Beaufort Academy will offer a cornucopia of summer offerings for students in kindergarten through the eighth grade. Visit www.beaufortacademy.org

HILTON HEAD PREP

Hilton Head Preparatory School has rolled out its “Sizzling Summer Camps 2011.” Check them out: www.hhprep.org

ISLAND RECREATION ASSOCIATION

The Island Recreation Center, located at 20 Wilborn Road on Hilton Head Island, offers a variety of summer camp opportunities, from full day camp for ages 4-13 to a wide variety of sports camps including from tennis, volleyball, lacrosse, cheerleading and more. Visit www.islandreccenter.org, stop by or call 681-7273.

LAWTON STABLES

Lawton Stables in Sea Pines offers week-long summer riding camps from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday beginning the week of May 30, wrapping up the week of Aug. 8. A summer riding academy is also available for more serious riders. Call 671-2586 or visit www.lawtonstableshhi.com to learn more.

Description: The children will participate in fun field trips, arts and crafts, swimming and school readiness activities.

Cost: Registration is $40, camp is $125 per week

Details: Call 681-3678 to sign up.

EACH OTHERS MUSE/JD CREATIVE

ARTS CAMP

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9-10

Where: 19 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Bluffton

Ages: 6-16

Description: Each Others Muse Studios will offer an abbreviated version of Arts Camp on this day. Drop young people off for a day of art, guitar lessons and music jams, voice instruction, drama and creative movement exercises, cool crafts, and clay. Two to three activities are sometimes offered at once. Participants may be separated by age depending on activity. Spring water and two snacks are provided. Bring a sack lunch.

Cost: Two full-day sessions: $75; One full day: $40; half day (10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m.): $25. Tuition includes all instruction, materials and supplies, snacks and spring water.

Details: Call 368-5168 or 321-2256 to sign up.

ROCK STAR CAMP

When: 1 to 3 p.m. June 20-24 with a concert at 6 p.m. June 24

Details: Call 368-5168 or 321-2256 to learn more.

MAIN STREET YOUTH THEATRE

Where: 25 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island.

Description: A variety of summer programs in the arts are available this summer at Main Street Youth Theatre.

When: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the weeks of July 11-15, July 18-22 and July 25-29. Aftercare is available 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Where: Savannah Arts Academy at 500 Washington Ave., Savannah

Description: Programs are led by educators from the host school assisted by SCAD graduate teaching students. Each camper chooses one art class per session. Students bring their own lunch and snacks.

Each session ends with a Parent Showcase featuring an exhibition of campers’ work and an ice cream bar.

Cost: $225 per week includes all workshop supplies and activities. Aftercare is available Monday thorugh Thursday for an additional $75 per camp session, and is not available by the day. Aftercare must be purchased at least two weeks prior to the session camp start date.

Where: The USC Beaufort/Hilton Head Island Campus in Bluffton offers the institute.

Description: The University of South Carolina will offer the Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series, a summer academic camp for scholastically talented rising sixth through 12th graders. The University is also offering SAT/ACT Test Prep Summer Institutes. SAT/ACT Institutes are held a various campuses in South Carolina.

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